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La Jolla LASIK Institute

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Fundus Photoraphy, OCT-A, Visual Field, ERG, B-Scan, NCT, Auto Refractor, Pachymetry. Offer: Competetive compensation, Medical billing Commision, Liability Insurance, Credit toward CE credits, PTO'

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Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff Contract

Staten Island, NY • On-site

Northwell Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Northwell Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 569 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

164th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff Contract
 
Prepares and assists patient for examination. Performs diagnostic tests and techniques using a variety of ophthalmic instruments. Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies.

 
Responsibilities:
  • Assists patient to examination rooms and chairs; transfers and transports handicapped patients, as needed
  • Assists professional staff during patient examinations
  • Records patient's medical history, chief complaint, etc
  • Prepares lab supplies for cultures
  • Performs lensometry, by measuring the power of patient's glasses, Schirmer tear test, etc
  • Operates a variety of special instruments and performs diagnostic techniques such as operating the Humphrey automatic refractor and performing keratometry; utilizing the basic concepts of the field of vision and its measurements by means of the Goldmann and/or Humphrey perimeter; utilizing screening methods for glaucomatous and neurological visual field defects
  • May operate corneascope, under supervision
  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
  • Stocks, maintains, and orders supplies, as needed
  • Prepares instruments for sterilization including the sterilization of contact lenses
  • Stores instruments and apparatus in assigned areas. 
  • Performs related duties, as required
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Certification from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants, required
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience operating ophthalmic equipment such as Humphrey and Goldmann Perimeter, lensometer, automatic refractor, keratometer, required
  • Knowledge of ocular pharmacology, required
  • Mathematical ability, required
  • Ability to operate all ophthalmic equipment and perform kertometry and lensometry, required
  • Ability to communicate effectively
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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